Where can I find Hippopotas in SoulGold?

Hippopotas can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Hippopotas?

Hippopotas is a ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Hippopotas learn in SoulGold?

Hippopotas can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Hippopotasin Pokémon SoulGold

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Pokédex Entry

Hippo Pokémon

Hippopotas shuts its nostrils tight when travelling through sand. Instead of perspiration, it expels grains of sand from its body.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#449

Abilities

Sand Stream(Primary)

Summons a sandstorm.

Sand Force(Secondary)

Powers up in a sandstorm.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

140

Poké Ball12.8%

Great Ball17.3%

Ultra Ball21.3%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Hippopotas

Base form

→

Hippowdon

Level up Hippopotas to Lv. 34

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How to Obtain

Look for Hippopotas in Vajra Desert West (rare). Wild ones range from level 26 to 29.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
4	BiteLevel: 4Bite	dark	60	100	25
4	BiteLevel: 4Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
8	YawnLevel: 8Yawn	normal	0	0	10
8	YawnLevel: 8Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
12	Sand TombLevel: 12Sand Tomb	ground	0	0	15
12	Sand TombLevel: 12Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
16	DigLevel: 16Dig	ground	100	100	10
16	DigLevel: 16Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
20	CrunchLevel: 20Crunch	dark	80	100	15
20	CrunchLevel: 20Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
24	SandstormLevel: 24Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
24	SandstormLevel: 24Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	normal	90	85	20
28	Take DownLevel: 28Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
32	RoarLevel: 32Roar	normal	0	0	20
32	RoarLevel: 32Roar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
36	RestLevel: 36Rest	psychic	0	0	0
36	RestLevel: 36Rest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
40	EarthquakeLevel: 40Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
40	EarthquakeLevel: 40Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
44	Double EdgeLevel: 44Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
44	Double EdgeLevel: 44Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
48	FissureLevel: 48Fissure	ground	1	30	5
48	FissureLevel: 48Fissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
52	Slack OffLevel: 52Slack Off	normal	0	0	0
52	Slack OffLevel: 52Slack Off	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
StockpileStockpile	normal	0	0	0
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
SwallowSwallow	normal	0	0	10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	1	100	10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Slack OffSlack Off	normal	0	0	0
Slack OffSlack Off	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Sand TombSand Tomb	ground	0	0	15
Sand TombSand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
RevengeRevenge	fighting	60	100	10
RevengeRevenge	An attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
WhirlwindWhirlwind	normal	0	85	20
WhirlwindWhirlwind	Blows away the foe, switches it out or ends wild battle.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.